Well if your at a posh hotel I will assume its a posh buffet. This is totally acceptable and you will find that you have a wonderful array of interesting options laid out very stylishly, sometimes you will have chefs or senior waiters serving the food to your plate as you queue. Ask them for a tasting so you can try our some of the things you might get for your wedding day.

How can I hide my tattoo?

Dear Ant - I am wearing a strapless gown for my wedding but have a tattoo on my right arm. My granny is coming and I don't want her to see the big black scorpion I got when I was 16 and foolish what do you suggest?

Bolero bolero bolero say it with me sweetie ...BOLERO message received loud and clear?? I have worked with many brides over the years with the same problem and I can promise this... a big black tattoo (or any other colour) will make you cringe when looking back at your album!! Note to all girls please please please STOP with the manly and unslightly disfiguring of your lovely selves!!!

How can I stay cool at my D.I.S.C.O.?

Dear Ant - I like a drink and so does my fiancé means we will probably be up dancing all night and I don't want to look a sweaty mess by the end of the night what can I do make sure I stay looking lovely?
Claire

Claire I have this problem myself a few gin and tonics and you are sure to find me on top of the table strutting my funky special to D.I.S.C.O or other camp and outrageous numbers, I remain cool with regular visits to the loo when there I hold wrist under the cold water tap until I feel a slight chill going through me and then get back out there to tear up the dance floor with auntie Mary!! Other suggestions would be choose a dress that has a detachable skirt and removable jacket, ensure your hair is an 'up do' and choose waterproof mascara, long lasting foundation and colour stay lipstick, but the best advice I can give you is enjoy yourself!! Who cares if you look a bit flushed it's your big day and by the sounds of things I dare say your guests may not be looking too glam or fresh by the end of the night ...am off to learn the Macarena dance!!


I don't want kids at my wedding!

Dear Dick - I HAVE been planning my wedding and everything WILL go without a hitch, but I will get very upset if my friends' children spoil the ceremony by squealing or crying during my vows, I love kids I really do, but I just get so stressed at the thought of unruly ones spoiling my day, can you suggest anything?

I really do not understand why any parent would bring a baby or toddler to the most boring day of its life! We all say that its rude to not invite children, but does anyone ever ask if a child enjoys being told to shush a 1000 times whilst in church, not get dirty, don't run around, sit still, be quiet, eat your food, don't play, be quiet etc etc etc. You can go to great lengths to "entertain" children, but my advice is to simply say to Mr and Mrs Smugwithchildren "I don't know why you want to bring along little Patrick, surely you want to have a day where you can enjoy yourselves and relax, and he wont enjoy the day being told off all the time, here is a number of a good babysitter, please don't bring him along!"
(Anthony gird your loins - watch the letters roll in after this one!!!)

My fiance is a fashion cultchie!

Dear Ant - My fiancé is a bit of a cultchie and has no idea when it comes to fashion! He is gorgeous though and I really want him to look his best what would you suggest?
Noreen

NOREEN My lovely you can bring the horse to water but you cannot make it drink!! If you try to over style a man who is not used to or comfortable being in the limelight then no matter what you put on will look ridiculous, I would suggest going for a very elegant though plain and well fitted black tuxedo, with a white shirt and then a bright coloured tie, handkerchief in the breast pocket and button hole. He will look, elegant, classic and trendy.